Splatoon 3: Side Order

Splatoon 3: Side Order

February 22, 2024

Third-Person Shooter Nintendo Switch

As Agent 8, you wake up to discover Inkopolis Square has been drained of colour and its residents have gone missing. Alongside a drone who claims to be Off the Hook member Pearl, ascend the floors of the Spire of Order and strengthen your abilities as you climb the tower …

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75.9

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Critic Reviews (16)

Alex Olney Nintendo Life Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Splatoon 3: Side Order is an excellent addition to Splatoon 3, and helps to give it a stronger identity over its predecessors. Whilst we&s;d like to have seen more variety in the stages and objectives, the overwhelming number of options …"

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Daniel Morbi Nintendo Blast Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Side Order finally gives a concrete reason to purchase the Splatoon 3 Expansion Pack. If the first part of the DLC was limited to a nice hub, but without significant new features, this second addition brings exciting content and gameplay. …"

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David Flynn GamingTrend Feb 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Splatoon 3: Side Order can be a fun and interesting take on the rogue-lite genre, but there&s;s simply not enough here to sustain everything the game wants you to do. There&s;s too much repetition here, and as a result the …"

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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Getting sucked into the loop of riding elevators to get into goopy scuffles with slimy, boney fish for upgrades and quickly moving on to the next is stimulating. Compounded with the already excellent foundation that Splatoon 3 is built upon, …"

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Harry Kalogirou Press Start Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

50.0

"Side Order is another excellent single player addition to Splatoon 3 that proves that this franchise&s;s core gameplay pillars are ripe for experimentation. Engaging worldbuilding, incredibly moreish gameplay, and unique aesthetic help it to stand out in an already creative …"

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Isaiah Parker NookGaming Feb 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"Splatoon 3: Side Order adds that cherry on top of an already sweet package. While I would not say that this is an essential purchase, it will do its job in satisfying those who crave a bit more from Splatoon …"

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Javier Escribano Hobby Consolas Feb 2024
85.0 /100

"The Side Order is an expansion that no Splatoon 3 fan should overlook: the roguelite format drastically improves the way you enjoy Splatoon single-player. It&s;s very balanced and progress is satisfactory without being frustrating, although you have to adapt to …"

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Jorge Ba-oh Cubed3 Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Splatoon 3: Side Order is a refreshing yet familiar take on the Splatoon setup and well suited for short play sessions and runs to try and take on the lengthy tower. It&s;s longevity, though, is very much grounded in whether …"

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Justin Berube NintendoWorldReport Feb 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"I&s;d suggest Splatoon fans play through the mode with each weapon once then bounce off. It&s;s a great game to play while listening to a podcast or something, but the lack of variety makes the mode get repetitive by the …"

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Kaelyn Daugherty Pure Nintendo Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Splatoon 3&s;s Side Order DLC puts players into a rogue-like single-player campaign as Agent 8, tasked with rescuing Marina and her friends from the mysterious Deca Tower. Each run through the tower offers a new set of challenges and opportunities …"

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Lloyd Coombes Daily Star Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"By offering a whole heap of challenging encounters, fun roguelite mechanics, and just another reason to jump into one of the Switch&s;s best games, Splatoon 3: Side Order is a thrill. More boss fights would&s;ve been nice, but that doesn&s;t …"

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Logan Plant IGN Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"A few fishy elements aside, Splatoon 3’s Side Order DLC is a delectable roguelite expansion with outstanding original enemies and crazy new abilities."

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Ralph Beentjes XGN.nl Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"The Side Order DLC adds an interesting new mode to Splatoon 3. The Tower of Order is surprisingly challenging and the gameplay is diverse with color chips to change your playstyle. However, we would have liked to see some more …"

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Raquel Morales IGN Spain Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Side order is a surprising expansion pass with addictive and challenging content thanks to a complex roguelike-style system. Everything is balanced and its replayability is guaranteed, being able to spend many hours to unlock all its objects. Highly recommended."

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Tiago Sá Game Forces PT Feb 2024
45.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

65.0

"Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass appeared to be a guaranteed victory for Nintendo, after the developers of the shooter series discovered the perfect formula for this style of content in the previous game. However, a respectable search for a new direction …"

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Todd Black The Outerhaven Productions Feb 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"Splatoon 3 Sider Order dares to do something different, but it comes at a cost. While some will enjoy the Roguelike characteristics of the game, others might be put off by how "light" they really are and the frustration that …"

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